Description
Alcian Blue 8GX (C.I. 74240) is a laboratory dye supplied as a 10 g pack for use among microbiology reagents. Listed under Colour Index number 74240, this Alcian Blue 8GX grade is intended for routine staining work where a defined dye identity is required in the laboratory workflow. The material is offered as a LABKEM product type from manufacturer Labbox, giving laboratories a clear catalogue reference for ordering and stock control. Net weight is 0,070 kg, with a corresponding gross weight of 0,070 kg and a packaging volume of 0,010000 m³, supporting straightforward handling on the bench and in storage. Origin is recorded as Bulgaria. In microbiology and related staining contexts, Alcian Blue 8GX is selected when protocols call specifically for the 8GX / C.I. 74240 designation. The compact 10 g unit suits method development, teaching laboratories, and smaller batch preparations without committing to bulk inventory. Product data align with the stated scientific and logistics specifications for consistent identification across purchasing and quality systems.
This article is part of Microscopy stains & staining solutions, in Dyes, stains & indicators.
Key features
- Pack size: 10 g
- Dye name: Alcian Blue 8GX
- Colour Index: C.I. 74240
- Product type: LABKEM
- EAN: 8434868001985
- Technical Information Sheet:
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A microscopy stain binds a structure so it can be seen: haematoxylin on nuclei, eosin on cytoplasm, Gram reagents on a bacterial wall. A ready solution and a dry dye to be dissolved are different articles. The method names the stain. A substitute dye is a different method.
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